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JCAD JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND AESTHETIC DERMATOLOGY December 2017 • Volume 10 • Number 12
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DERMTECH ANNOUNCES JAMA
DERMATOLOGY PUBLICATION HIGH-
LIGHTING THE PLA UTILITY
DermTech, Inc., the global leader in non-
invasive molecular dermatology, announced the
publication of a Letter to the Editor by Dr. Maria
Childs, in JAMA Dermatology (December 2017)
titled "Noninvasive Gene Expression Testing
in Amelanotic Melanoma." The publication
highlights the utility of DermTech's noninvasive
gene-expression test, the Pigmented Lesion
Assay (PLA), in even more difficult to diagnose
amelanotic melanomas.
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For more information:
https://www.businesswire.com/news/
home/20171214005338/en/DermTech-An-
nounces-JAMA-Dermatology-Publication-High-
lighting-PLA
CAN APPS DETECT SKIN CANCER?
DERMATOLOGISTS WARY
There are many apps that allow people to
take a picture of their skin and determine if
they have skin conditions such as melanoma.
However, dermatologists note that the apps can
frequently misdiagnose—backed up by a 2013
article published in JAMA Dermatology—which
found that apps like these missed 30 percent or
more of skin lesions. Dermatologists recommend
in-person visits to ensure the correct diagnosis.
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For more information: http://www.
sun-sentinel.com/health/fl-reg-fau-melanoma-
app-20171205-story.html
DERMATOLOGY DEVICES MARKET
ESTIMATED TO BE VALUED AT $5.308
BILLION BY 2026
Growth of the global dermatology devices
market is primarily driven by increasing
prevalence of skin problems, including acne
leading to scars, growing demand for at-home
devices, and significant increase in noninvasive
liposuction procedures, along with a growing
obese population. The global market for
dermatology devices is expected to witness
significant growth in terms of value owing to
an increasing aesthetic awareness, increasing
fashion consciousness, and the growing demand
for noninvasive cosmetic correction procedures.
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For more information: https://
industrytoday.co.uk/health_and_safety/
dermatology-devices-market-estimated-to-be-
valued-at-us--5-307-6-mn-by-2026
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF
DERMATOLOGY: HOW TO CARE FOR
CHILDREN WITH CHICKENPOX
Although the incidence of chickenpox has
declined significantly since the development of
the vaccine, there are still children who develop
the condition every year, say dermatologists
from the American Academy of Dermatology.
"The best way to prevent chickenpox is to get
the vaccine," said board-certified pediatric
dermatologist Sheila Fallon Friedlander, MD,
FAAD, a professor of pediatrics and dermatology
at the University of California San Diego.
"However, if your child still gets chickenpox,
there are many ways to relieve his or her
symptoms and prevent skin infections." Check
out the AAD guidelines by visiting link below.
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For more information: https://www.
ptcommunity.com/wire/how-care-children-
chickenpox-american-academy-dermatology
RACIAL MINORITIES LESS LIKELY TO SEE
A DOCTOR FOR PSORIASIS
Despite the fact that their disease might be
more severe, a new study shows minorities are
less likely than white Americans to see a doctor
for psoriasis treatment. Researchers from the
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of
Pennsylvania found that black, Asian, and other
non-Hispanic minorities are about 40-percent
less likely to see a dermatologist for psoriasis
than white patients.
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For more information: https://www.
pennmedicine.org/news/news-releases/2017/
december/racial-minorities-less-likely-to-see-a-
doctor-for-psoriasis
TRUDERM EXPANDS MEDICAL STAFF IN
ADVANCE OF FEBRUARY OPENING OF
NEW DERMATOLOGY CENTER
TruDerm, a full-service medical and cosmetic
dermatology center located at Watters Creek in
Allen, Texas, announced the addition of Jenna
Ruman, physician assistant, to their medical
staff. Ruman joins Dr. Bryan Lowery as a key
member of the TruDerm Watters Creek medical
staff. "I am excited to join Dr. Lowery and the
TruDerm team. Their patient-centered approach
ensures each patient receives the highest quality
care along with a focus on the needs of the
individual," Ruman said. "At the end of the day,
our job is to help each patient look their best,
which in turn creates self-confidence."
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For more information: http://www.
prweb.com/releases/2017/12/prweb15005513.
htm
EXPERT NYC DERMATOLOGIST
INTRODUCES BREAKTHROUGH RF
MICRONEEDLING TREATMENT IN
MANHATTAN
The demand for noninvasive alternatives
to cosmetic surgery has grown exponentially in
the last few years and is projected to continue
growing for the next five years. Among the
fastest growing treatments is microneedling—a
minimally invasive treatment that triggers the
body to create new collagen and elastin by
creating tiny punctures in the top layer of the
NEWS & TRENDS
Exploring the internet for the latest
reports on research, products, and
trends in dermatology
J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2017;10(12):52–54
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